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Nets' Lin expected to miss season with right knee injuryNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a ruptured patella tendon of the right knee.Lin was hurt midway through the fourth quarter of the Nets' 140-131 loss...

AP Sports WriterGordon Hayward's agent says his surgery 'went really well'By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics fans lined up to sign a banner urging Gordon Hayward to ''come back stronger than ever.'' One player wrote his injured teammate's initials on his shoe. The crowd that bought tickets to see...

Nets' Lin expected to miss season with right knee injuryNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a ruptured patella tendon of the right knee.Lin was hurt midway through the fourth quarter of the Nets' 140-131 loss...

AP Sports WriterEmotional Celtics drop first 2 games after Hayward's injuryBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics fans lined up to sign a banner urging Gordon Hayward to ''come back stronger than ever.'' One player wrote his injured teammate's initials on his shoe. The crowd that bought tickets to see...

Rockets' Chris Paul still dealing with knee sorenessSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Houston guard Chris Paul is questionable for the Rockets' game in Sacramento on Wednesday night because of left knee soreness.Paul had four points and shot 2 for 9 in the Rockets' season-opening win at Golden State on Tuesday....

AP Sports Writer76ers' Fultz gets to make NBA debut at Wizards close to homeBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Markelle Fultz gets to start the next chapter of his career in a familiar setting.The No. 1 pick in the draft will make his NBA debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on...

AP Sports WriterHayward from hospital: It's hurting me that I can't be thereBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward sent a video message from his hospital bed before heading into surgery on Wednesday night, telling Boston fans at the team's home opener: ''It's hurting me that I...

AP Sports WriterStevens: Full recovery, but no timetable for Hayward returnBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward is expected to make a full recovery from the gruesome injury he sustained in the team's opener.They just don't know how long it will take yet.Stevens...

AP Sports WriterRockets' Chris Paul still dealing with bruised left kneeBy JANIE McCAULEYSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Houston guard Chris Paul is out for the Rockets' game in Sacramento on Wednesday night because of a bruised left knee and coach Mike D'Antoni isn't counting on him Saturday for the home...

Bulls suspend Portis 8 games for injuring MiroticCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls suspended forward Bobby Portis for the first eight games of the season Wednesday for injuring teammate Nikola Mirotic during a fight at practice.Mirotic suffered broken bones in his face as well as a concussion on Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterHayward from hospital: It's hurting me that I can't be thereBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward sent a video message from his hospital bed before the team's home opener on Wednesday night, telling Boston fans: ''It's hurting me that I can't be there.''The crowd...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan scores again, this time with his Jumpman logoBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan is showing he still has the ability to score big - even though he hasn't played in nearly 15 years.The Hornets owner's latest slam dunk off the court might come...